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The Tower Players present You Can't Take it With You: Thursday Performance
Thu, May 21, 7:00 PM
Winnetka · 620 Lincoln Ave
The Tower Players present You Can't Take it With You: Thursday Performance
Thu, May 21, 7:00 PM
Winnetka · 620 Lincoln Ave
Super-Ma'am
Sat, May 9, 7:30 PM
Winnetka · 620 Lincoln Ave
Super-Ma'am
Sat, May 9, 7:30 PM
Winnetka · 620 Lincoln Ave
Annual Spring Dance Recital
Sun, May 17, 12:30 PM
Winnetka · Winnetka Community House
Annual Spring Dance Recital
Sun, May 17, 12:30 PM
Winnetka · Winnetka Community House
Paint and Sip @ St. Mary's
Sat, May 16, 2:00 PM
Whiting · 2002 Davidson Pl
Paint and Sip @ St. Mary's
Sat, May 16, 2:00 PM
Whiting · 2002 Davidson Pl
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Des Plaines · Des Plaines
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Des Plaines · Des Plaines
Date Night: Paint and Pot Workshop
Fri, May 15, 6:00 PM
Palos Park · Palos Park Recreation Center
Date Night: Paint and Pot Workshop
Fri, May 15, 6:00 PM
Palos Park · Palos Park Recreation Center
Art at the Glen
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Glenview · 2030 Tower Dr
Art at the Glen
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Glenview · 2030 Tower Dr
Selling fast
Comedian ZANE LAMPREY in Lombard, IL
Sat, Sep 19, 7:00 PM
Lombard · Noon Whistle Lombard Brewpub & Pizzeria
Selling fast
Comedian ZANE LAMPREY in Lombard, IL
Sat, Sep 19, 7:00 PM
Lombard · Noon Whistle Lombard Brewpub & Pizzeria
Chicago TARDIS 2026 Artist Alley Sign-Up
Fri, Nov 27, 10:00 AM
Lombard · The Westin Chicago Lombard
Chicago TARDIS 2026 Artist Alley Sign-Up
Fri, Nov 27, 10:00 AM
Lombard · The Westin Chicago Lombard
Van Moody Arts Academy Spring Recital 2026 "Movie Magic"
Sat, May 30, 2:00 PM
Harvey · Thornton Township High School
Van Moody Arts Academy Spring Recital 2026 "Movie Magic"
Sat, May 30, 2:00 PM
Harvey · Thornton Township High School
Glenco Festival of Art
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Glencoe · 700 Vernon Ave
Glenco Festival of Art
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Glencoe · 700 Vernon Ave
Sales end soon
Pre Mother’s Day comedy explosion
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Hammond · 1105 Gostlin St
Sales end soon
Pre Mother’s Day comedy explosion
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Hammond · 1105 Gostlin St
Sales end soon
“Mothers Day Vase” Paint & Sip at Mikerphone Brewing
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Elk Grove Village · 121 Garlisch Dr
Sales end soon
“Mothers Day Vase” Paint & Sip at Mikerphone Brewing
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Elk Grove Village · 121 Garlisch Dr
Sales end soon
Next Stop Comedy at Mount Prospect Public House! - Mount Prospect, IL
Friday at 7:30 PM
Mount Prospect · Mount Prospect Public House
Sales end soon
Next Stop Comedy at Mount Prospect Public House! - Mount Prospect, IL
Friday at 7:30 PM
Mount Prospect · Mount Prospect Public House
SLAC Figure Drawing
Wed, May 13, 6:30 PM
Hammond · Paul Henry's Art Gallery
SLAC Figure Drawing
Wed, May 13, 6:30 PM
Hammond · Paul Henry's Art Gallery
The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Northern Chicago Suburbs, IL
Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM + 2 more
Arlington Heights · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Arlington Heights
The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Northern Chicago Suburbs, IL
Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM + 2 more
Arlington Heights · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Arlington Heights
Гарик Оганисян. Без негатива
Sat, May 16, 8:00 PM
Wheeling · KRUG Community Circle
Гарик Оганисян. Без негатива
Sat, May 16, 8:00 PM
Wheeling · KRUG Community Circle
Sales end soon
Water Circus Atlantis - Orland Park, IL - May 1 - 4, 2026
Friday at 7:30 PM + 6 more
Orland Park · Orland Square
Sales end soon
Water Circus Atlantis - Orland Park, IL - May 1 - 4, 2026
Friday at 7:30 PM + 6 more
Orland Park · Orland Square
Selling fast
MOM BRUNCH 2026
Sat, May 9, 11:00 AM
Lansing · The Rhoyal Bistro Live
Selling fast
MOM BRUNCH 2026
Sat, May 9, 11:00 AM
Lansing · The Rhoyal Bistro Live
Sales end soon
FREE Entertainment Weekends
Friday at 7:00 PM + 19 more
Lansing · The Rhoyal Bistro Live, 172nd Street, Lansing, IL, USA
Sales end soon
FREE Entertainment Weekends
Friday at 7:00 PM + 19 more
Lansing · The Rhoyal Bistro Live, 172nd Street, Lansing, IL, USA

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The Tower Players present You Can't Take it With You: Thursday Performance

Super-Ma'am

Annual Spring Dance Recital

Paint and Sip @ St. Mary's

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Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

FREE Entertainment Weekends

Next Stop Comedy at Mount Prospect Public House! - Mount Prospect, IL

Water Circus Atlantis - Orland Park, IL - May 1 - 4, 2026

The Tower Players present You Can't Take it With You: Thursday Performance

The Tower Players present You Can't Take it With You: Thursday Performance

Super-Ma'am

Super-Ma'am

Annual Spring Dance Recital

Annual Spring Dance Recital

Paint and Sip @ St. Mary's

Paint and Sip @ St. Mary's

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Date Night: Paint and Pot Workshop

Date Night: Paint and Pot Workshop

Art at the Glen

Art at the Glen

Comedian ZANE LAMPREY in Lombard, IL

Comedian ZANE LAMPREY in Lombard, IL

Chicago TARDIS 2026 Artist Alley Sign-Up

Chicago TARDIS 2026 Artist Alley Sign-Up

Van Moody Arts Academy Spring Recital 2026 "Movie Magic"

Van Moody Arts Academy Spring Recital 2026 "Movie Magic"

Glenco Festival of Art

Glenco Festival of Art

Pre Mother’s Day comedy explosion

Pre Mother’s Day comedy explosion

“Mothers Day Vase” Paint & Sip at Mikerphone Brewing

“Mothers Day Vase” Paint & Sip at Mikerphone Brewing

Next Stop Comedy at Mount Prospect Public House! - Mount Prospect, IL

Next Stop Comedy at Mount Prospect Public House! - Mount Prospect, IL

SLAC Figure Drawing

SLAC Figure Drawing

The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Northern Chicago Suburbs, IL

The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Northern Chicago Suburbs, IL

Гарик Оганисян. Без негатива

Гарик Оганисян. Без негатива

Water Circus Atlantis - Orland Park, IL - May 1 - 4, 2026

Water Circus Atlantis - Orland Park, IL - May 1 - 4, 2026

MOM BRUNCH 2026

MOM BRUNCH 2026

FREE Entertainment Weekends

FREE Entertainment Weekends

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Trends in Chicago

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2. April events

3. May

4. Bollywood

5. Job fair

6. Easter egg hunt

7. Live concerts

8. Rave party

9. Randb cruise

10. Dating

11. Comedy

12. Easter events

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